(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School Board held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening in the High School Media Center. Board President Laura McLean thanked voters in the Atlantic Community School District for approving the $22.5-million General Obligation bond, during the Nov. 4^th City/School elections, and she noted the significance of that approval as compared to other districts in the State with G.O. Bond referendums.

The bond measure passed by a margin of 69-percent. District officials have said the bond funds will be used to build, furnish and equip classroom additions and a new secure entrance at Washington Elementary, a new skybridge and commons area between Schuler Elementary and the Middle School, and classroom additions at the High School, with related building and site improvements at each facility; and to remodel, repair, improve, furnish, and equip existing educational facilities, including additional secure entrance improvements, media center and common area improvements at the High School, and site improvements.

The Atlantic School Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented, including the resignation of Benjamin Cordova, ELL Paraeducator; And Contract Recommendations to hire:

• Aidan Wendt, Industrial Arts Teacher (Starting with the 2nd Semester, and replacing Dexter Dodson).
• Emma Webb, ELL Para (Replacing Benjamin Cordova).
• Anna Wieser, Junior Class and Prom Sponsor.
• Skyler Handlos, 9th Grade Basketball Coach.

The Board discussed the 2022-23 Audit, with an overview conducted by School Finance Director Lisa Jones. They also reviewed Staff BEDS (Basic Education Data Survey) report results; and they discussed the unofficial results of the General Obligation Bond vote from Nov. 4th.

A Special, Organizational Meeting of the Atlantic School Board will be held 6:30-p.m. Nov. 18th, and will include the selection of Board President/Vice President, SBO/Treasurer, and the swearing-in of new At-Large Board Member Chet Meneely, as well as re-elected At-Large Board Member Josh McLaren.